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RBGKEW1403 - Travel Trade Sales Representative

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

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Award

24 Mar 2025 at 12:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, has awarded a contract for travel trade sales representation services. The contract, identified as RBGKEW1403, is focused on developing travel trade visitation for Wakehurst, situated in Richmond, England, under the industry category of travel services (CPV code 63515000). The award was completed on 27 February 2025, with an active contract period from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. This direct procurement method, valued at £22,500, involved a single tender action below the threshold and was aimed at setting sales goals and tactics to boost Wakehurst's income through travel trade opportunities.

This tender presents growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in travel management services (CPV code 63516000). Companies specialising in travel consultancy and management will find this opportunity especially relevant, providing a platform to leverage their market expertise to drive sales and income for Wakehurst. Businesses with a strategic focus on market appraisal, product development, and targeted sales tactics are best suited to compete in this sector-specific contract, offering a significant potential for business growth in the travel industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RBGKEW1403 - Travel Trade Sales Representative

Notice Description

Travel Trade Consultant for Wakehurst The contractor will be working with Wakehurst to develop a new area of business; travel trade visitation. We are engaging his expert services to provide us with appraisal of the marketplace and our product, assessing the size of the market and developing a ROI business case for a shortterm goal. We aim for him to then lead this into a second phase of development to drive targeted sales for Wakehurst and increase our income. He will be setting goals and deciding on the best tactics to employ to hit those goals.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4acae95e-c9f5-47ad-aadc-2f42fdec431e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e361d069-fb2c-4fab-8fcf-0c2651254401
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63515000 - Travel services

63516000 - Travel management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@kew.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 3AE
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ERIC WHITE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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